Post by Bushman on May 8, 2013 18:52:30 GMT
Nigerian 6ft 2ins centre forward Tesilimi Olawale "Tesi" Balogun born 1927. Tesi was originally taken on trial from Skegness Town at the beginning of the 1956-57 season. He was signed up by manager Jack Taylor, Sept 1956 for the rest of the season.
He made his league debut and also scored in the 3-1 win against Watford at Loftus Rd on October 13, 1956.
(Original press photo)
He went on to make 16 apps and scored 7 goals in all competitions for the 1956-57 season.
In July 1957 player/manager Len Richley signed him for Holbeach Utd.
(Original press photo)
(Original press photo)
He won six caps playing for the Nigerian national side
Balogun became the first African to qualify as a professional coach. He was a coach for Nigeria at the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
Balogun died in his sleep on July 30 1972, at the age of 45.
The Teslim Balogun Stadium in the Nigerian city of Lagos is named in his honour.